Passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday, February 27, 2010.
He was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School and of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy in 1963 where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity. He worked as a pharmacist in Milwaukee for over thirty years. Shel served as a second lieutenant in the Army Reserves and was a Worshipful Master of the Milwaukee-Harmony Lodge #261 continuing on to become a Shriner. His interests included boating, fishing, and amateur radio.
He was the beloved husband of Bonnie Lynn Rochwerger (nee Stein) since 1964. He was the cherished father of Lisa (Dr. Andrew) Wagner and Richard (Amanda) Rochwerger. He was the loving grandfather of Brandon Wagner and Ethan and Alissa Rochwerger. He was the fond brother of Leonard (Marlene) Rochwerger. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many other loving relatives and dear friends.
Services will be held on Sunday, March 7th, at 1:00 pm, AT THE FUNERAL HOME, followed by burial at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery, 134 South Dana Court, Milwaukee.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Jewish Home and Care Center, 1414 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202.
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